Supply Chain / Process Engineer

Serena & Lily; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan

21 days of PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading home goods retailer is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to optimize their distribution center processes. The role involves data-driven decision-making, performance management, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and over 5 years of experience in distribution, with strong skills in labor standards and process optimization. Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $125,000 annually, with additional benefits including health insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial engineering experience in a distribution center.
• Strong expertise in optimization and performance management.
• Proven ability to lead operational improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead optimization of distribution center processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Track KPIs including productivity and labor costs.

Skills

Labor standards

Time studies

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Job description

Serena & Lily is seeking an Industrial Engineer at their distribution center in Rincon, GA. In this position, you will lead the design, optimization, and continuous improvement of distribution center processes to drive productivity, cost efficiency, safety, and service excellence. This role partners closely with Operations, IT, and Finance to improve workflows, implement best-in-class industrial engineering practices, develop labor standards and support strategic growth initiatives across the distribution center.

Responsibilities

Operational Excellence & Process Optimization

• Lead the analysis and optimization of end-to-end distribution center processes including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and returns
• Develop and maintain engineered labor standards using time studies, work measurement, and data analytics
• Identify productivity improvement opportunities and lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)
• Drive layout optimization, slotting strategies, and material flow improvements to support volume growth and peak operations
• Establish priorities, workload planning, and performance goals for the ops team
• Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Partner with Safety and HR to ensure engineered standards support safe, compliant, and sustainable work practices
• Partner with IT and Operations to support WMS, LMS, automation, and labor management system initiatives
• Provide IE leadership for automation projects, capital investments, and new technology implementations
• Leverage data, dashboards, and reporting tools to monitor performance and inform leadership decisions

Performance Management

• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) including productivity, labor cost, utilization, and service levels
• Ensure labor standards and processes remain accurate, current, and aligned with business needs
• Support peak planning, staffing models, and operational readiness

Project Management

• Lead the overall planning, scheduling, and execution of complex industrial engineering projects from conception to closure.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders
• Conduct cost analysis, prepare proposals for capital equipment justification (ROI analysis), and monitor project financials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
• 5+ years of industrial engineering experience in a distribution center, fulfillment, or manufacturing environment
• Strong expertise in labor standards, time studies, work measurement, and process improvement
• Proven ability to lead large-scale operational improvement initiatives
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strategic thinking and execution
• Change management and influence
• Strong communication and stakeholder management

Compensation

• $100-125k per year. This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this role. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: experience, education, and skills.
• Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance should they choose to participate in Serena & Lily’s benefits. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan. During the first year of employment, full-time employees accrue twenty-one days of PTO and seven paid holidays throughout the year.